Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton watches as young athletes participate in the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
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Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton watches as young athletes participate in the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour

Young athletes work out during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour

Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton watches as young athletes participate in the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt.
John Blackie/Pensacola news Jour

Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton watches as young athletes participate in the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour

Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton works with young athletes during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Pensdacola News Jou

Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton works with young athletes during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour

Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton works with young athletes during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour

Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton works with young athletes during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour

Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton works with young athletes during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Penasacola News Jou

Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton poses for photos with young athletes during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour

Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton poses for photos with young athletes during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackke/Pensacola News Jour

Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton poses for photos with young athletes during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour

Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton poses for photos with Number One Draft Pick Neri Flores,5, during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour

Young athletes work out during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour

Young athletes work out during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour

Young athletes work out during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour

Young athletes work out during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt. John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour

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This is where Sitton's own dreams were launched. All the way from being a Dallas Cowboys fan as a kid, idolizing fellow Pensacola native Emmitt Smith, then rising into one of the NFL's most consistent, most respected offensive linemen.

"I got to play football here," he said. "I was on these fields 15 years ago. And to be able to come back and have my camp here, it means the world to me.

"I get to teach these kids a little about football, a little bit about life. It is an honor and a blessing for me."

As he inspired Saturday, the 6-foot-3, 318-pound Sitton looked and sounded like a man excited for his own future in football.

On March 14, the NFL free agency period begins. Sitton was released Feb. 20 by the Chicago Bears, who declined to pick up the final year of his contract, worth $8 million of a $21-million deal when they signed him in 2016.

It's anybody's guess where Sitton lands. But there is no shortage of interest.

Among publications who cover NFL teams, Sitton has been mentioned by nearly everyone looking for a four-time NFL Pro Bowl guard with a Super Bowl ring.

Could it be the Falcons or the Vikings? The Giants or the Colts? The Texans or the Bucs?

"At this point in my career, I would love to be on a great team," Sitton said. "I didn't have the greatest luck these past couple years winning games, albeit I think we're (Bears) actually a really good football team and on the cusp of winning.

"This point in my career, I would really love to win another Super Bowl Location? Well, you can't be picky."

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Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton works with young athletes during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt.(Photo11: John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour)

In a classy move, the Bears gave Sitton weeks of advance notice of their decision before announcing it. They didn't have to do that.

Sitton speaks fondly of the team and the city. The NFL business model is different today with veteran players than it ever used to be.

"(March 14) is when things will start happening," Sitton said. "We are excited to see what happens, to see the next phase of my career and where it goes."

This is much is certain: Sitton plans to be somewhere on an NFL field in 2018. He bounced around Saturday, throwing passes, catching passes, demonstrating techniques and moving quickly from drill to drill.

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Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton watches as young athletes participate in the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt.(Photo11: John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour)

Nearly 300 kids from the area were part of the experience. All for free. That included shirts and food. Registration was filled well in advance, just as it has been the other years.

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos were a co-sponsor. Team owner Quint Studer, who is good friends with Sitton, attended the event. Studer's wife, Rishy, is a huge Green Bay Packers fan, so in Sitton's eight seasons with the Packers, it added even more among the group.

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Former Chicago Bears Offensive Lineman Josh Sitton works with young athletes during the Josh Sitton & Friends City of Champions Football ProCamp Saturday, March 3 2018 at Catholic High School.Throughout his one-day camp, Josh Sitton and other coaches offered tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games in a high-energy, fun, and positive environment. Campers were placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child got maximum instruction. Each attendee received
a souvenir autograph from Josh Sitton a camp team photo with Josh Sitton and limited-edition Josh Sitton Football ProCamp t-shirt.(Photo11: John Blackie/Pensacola News Jour)

"It is really amazing to know people who are that genuinely good of people," Sitton said. "It means a lot to me what they do for this community. This is where I come from.

"This is my home. For them to care this much about this community, it means the world."

There were no lulls, no shortage of energy Saturday, which is how the Pro Camps company brilliantly runs these for NFL players across the country and now overseas at U.S. military bases.

"It is a football camp, but I like to talk to them a little bit about life," said Sitton, who will soon move into a new home in Pensacola . "The message I try to get across is find something you love, find something you can be passionate about and try to be great at it.

"If you want to be a mailman, be the greatest mailman in the world. If you want to be an astronaut, be the greatest astronaut. Whatever you want to do, try and be great at it.

"That is what I try to do in my life.. and I try to teach these kids about life."

It's been a great past two years. Sitton and his wife, Kristen, were married in 2016 and are now proud parents of a 7-month-old daughter who was at the camp on Saturday. Sitton's mother, Loretto, along with niece and nephew and other friends and family were all part of the event Saturday.

So it was a true family affair Saturday. The extended family included 28 University of West Florida football players and head coach Pete Shinnick.

Sitton followed the Argos' incredible second-year season and run to the NCAA Division II national championship game.

"What they have done is incredible. I want to get out there (to a UWF practice in spring)," Sitton said. I want to see what is going on with the program. It is been very impressive.

"I am very proud of them. It will be exciting to see the evolution of those guys."

Sitton knows he may have a couple years left in his own career. Year-after-year, playing in 147 NFL games, starting in 137 games, it's been longer and greater than he imagined.

"I was not a highly touted guy coming out of high school or college, so I think I have always had that chip on my shoulder. I have used that to push me." he said.

"When I look back one day on my career. I think I will be very happy and very proud of what I have been able to accomplish."